BMW C 650 GT Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
C 650 GT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

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pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It con-
tains important information on
operation that enables you to
make the best possible use of all
your Scooter's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning the Maxi-Scooter com-
munication system, your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with
advice and assistance.
We hope that you enjoy your
BMW Maxi-Scooter and wish you
a safe and pleasant journey.
BMW Motorrad.
01 41 8 543 757
*01418543757*
*01418543757*
*01418543757*

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 15
Cockpit...................... 16
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Status indicators . . .. . . . 19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................... 21
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Distance covered since the
fuel reached the reserve
level......................... 23
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 23
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Operation................ 37
Steering and ignition
lock ......................... 38
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display ...................... 40
Lights ....................... 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43
Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 43
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 44
Seat heating ................ 44
Brakes ...................... 46
Mirrors ...................... 46
Windshield .................. 46
Storage compartments . . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tires ........................ 48
Headlight.................... 49
Seat......................... 49
5 Riding.................... 53
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 54
Checklist .................... 55
Starting...................... 56
Riding....................... 57
Breakingin.................. 57
Brakes ...................... 58
Scooter Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Refueling.................... 60
Secure vehicle for trans-
port ......................... 61

6 Technology in
detail..................... 65
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC......................... 68
7 Accessories . . .. . .. . .. . .. 69
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 70
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Topcase..................... 71
Scooterlock................. 73
8 Maintenance . .. . . .. . .. . . 75
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 76
Standard tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Engine oil ................... 76
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Coolant...................... 83
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wheels...................... 85
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand........................ 91
Fuses ....................... 92
Lamps....................... 93
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Battery ...................... 97
Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . 99
9 Care.................... 103
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Washing your vehicle. . . . . . 104
Cleaning sensitive vehicle
parts ...................... 104
Paint care ................. 105
Protective wax coating . . . . 106
Scooter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Scooter Returning to
use........................ 106
10 Technical data . .. . .. 107
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 108
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 109
Engine .................... 111
Fuel....................... 112
Engine oil ................. 112
Clutch..................... 113
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 113
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Brakes .................... 114
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 116
Frame..................... 118
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Weights ................... 119
Riding specifications . . . . . . 119
11 Service ............... 121
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 122
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 122
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 122
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 124
Confirmation of service . . . . 129
12 Appendix. . .. . .. . . .. . . 131
Certificate ................. 132
13 Index ................. 133

General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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z General instructions

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
ual will provide you with an initial
overview of your Maxi-Scooter.
All maintenance and repair work
carried out on your vehicle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your Scooter, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of your ve-
hicle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that
must be complied - for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect
your motorcycle against damage.
Special information on op-
erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as mainte-
nance and adjustment proce-
dures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipment
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory
BMW optional acces-
sories can be purchased
and installed at your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
TPC/
RDC
Tire Pressure Control
(TPC).
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
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z General instructions

Equipment
When you ordered your Maxi-
Scooter, you chose various items
of custom equipment. This Rid-
er's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your vehicle might not be exactly
as illustrated in this manual on
account of country-specific differ-
ences.
If your Scooter is equipped with
options or accessories not de-
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in separate operating instructions.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and out-
puts in the Rider's Manual refer
to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance regulations. Ver-
sions for individual countries may
differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW Scooters
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your vehicle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual. In
addition, BMW Motorrad cannot
guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will
appreciate that no claims can be
entertained on the basis of the
data, illustrations or descriptions
in this manual. 1
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